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The Definitive Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy Care for & Enjoy Pearls
3rd edition
Gemstone Press
July 2002
232 pages
ISBN: 0943763355
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Non-Fiction
Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with
confidence. The Pearl Book tells you everything you need to know about
pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid
any unexpected (and costly) disappointments, now and in
future generations. This easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, practical resource
covers: The rich history and romance surrounding pearls;
differences between natural, cultured, and imitation pearls:
what they are, how they differ, and how to tell them apart;
how to judge pearl quality, with tips on how to see
differences with the naked eye; comparisons of all types of
pearls, in every size and color, from every pearl producing
country in the world; what to guard against: artificial
enhancements and misrepresentation; how to wear and care for
pearls; pearl prices: from affordable to astronomical;
magnificent pearl jewelry--conversations with the world's
leading jewelers; exclusive interviews with the world's
leading pearl experts, who offer "insider" insights and
advice; important resource information, including sample lab
reports, a pearl glossary, and more.
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